Gardaí launch manhunt following armed robbery in the Midlands

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a quantity of money was stolen from a shop on the outskirts of Longford town on Sunday during an armed robbery.

It's not known how many suspects were involved in the incident which took place at around 3pm in the Townparks area of town.

"Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a commercial premises in the Townparks area of Longford town at approximately 3pm on Sunday, August 14," said a Garda spokesperson.

"A quantity of cash was taken in the course of the incident. No arrests have been made at this time."

Investigations, the spokesperson said, are ongoing.